Cara C. Putman's Blog, page 15
May 19, 2023
Book Talk: TI Lowe
Book Talk: TI Lowe Listen to the episode with TI Lowe Sometimes you want a book that is richly layered with the best of stories. Author TI Lowe’s next novel Indigo Isle is that. Inspired by the Prodigal Son and Beauty and the Beast, this story gripped my heart and didn’t let go. I really enjoyed the opportunity to connect ... Read More
May 15, 2023
The Unique Challenges of Writing Out of Order
Last month I wrote a prequel to my next legal suspense. One challenge was that it was written AFTER the first book in the legal suspense series. I had/have a very detailed outline. It was why I could write the book so very fast. And I also had/have a detailed character study of the hero and heroine. But I heard ... Read More
May 12, 2023
Book Talk: Jaime Jo Wright
Book Talk: Jaime Jo Wright Listen to the episode with Jaime Jo Wright Y’all, it was such fun to reconnect with my writing friend Jaime Jo Wright. Since the last time she was on Book Talk, she’s released two books: The Vanishing at Castle Moreau and Premonition at Withers Farm. We talked all about her inspiration for Castle Moreau — ... Read More
May 5, 2023
Book Talk: Angela Hunt & Connilyn Cossette
Book Talk: Angela Hunt & Connilyn Cossette Listen to the episode with Angela Hunt & Connilyn Cossette Have you ever wondered what it was like to write Biblical fiction? Wondered how authors got their ideas? Then I’m so glad you can join us for this book talk with Angie Hunt and Connilyn Cossette. In this episode, we discuss many aspects ... Read More
May 2, 2023
Across the Shores Giveaway
It’s been a month since Across the Shores released. Join @cara_putman Across the Shores #giveaway. Now through May 13.Click To Tweet Thank you for supporting me in this writing journey. To say thank you, I’m offering a gift to one reader of the book. I will also gift one of my other books to another reader. Good luck! And as ... Read More
April 28, 2023
Book Talk: Crystal Caudill
Book Talk: Crystal Caudill Listen to the episode with Crystal Caudill It’s always fun to introduce you to new authors, and Crystal Caudill is an author whose second and third books release this spring. She’s also a coauthor with me on a novella collection that releases later this fall. It’s been such fun to get to know her through writing ... Read More
April 21, 2023
Book Talk: Melody Carlson
Book Talk: Melody Carlson Listen to the episode with Melody Carlson Today’s guest, Melody Carlson, is the author of more than 200 novels for teens and women. Several of her novels have also been adapted into movies for Hallmark and other channels — on many authors’ bucket lists! In this Book Talk, we chatted about where she gets her ideas, ... Read More
April 17, 2023
Writing Really Fast in an Intense Season
I’m reaching the end of a season of intense writing. It’s been so good because 14 months ago, I thought my writing days might be over. Then the floodgates opened and I’ve written four books under contract in less than a year. It’s been intense y’all! It’s also been really fun. But it’s meant I’ve had to pull out all ... Read More
April 14, 2023
Book Talk: Dani Pettrey
Book Talk: Dani Pettrey Listen to the episode with Dani Pettrey Many of you have read and love Dani Pettrey’s books. In fact, many of you asked me to have her on Book Talk, something I was delighted to do. Dani writes amazing romantic suspense and romantic adventure, books that are gripping and pull you deeply into the setting and ... Read More
April 7, 2023
Book Talk: New Series Starter
Book Talk: New Series Starters Listen to the episode with Amanda Cabot, Shelley Shepard Gray, and Elizabeth Goddard Are you a reader who loves a new series? Do you fly through a series as fast as you can? Do you also love some diversity in your reading? Then this is the Book Talk for you. In this episode, I connect ... Read More
